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- [Voiceover] Hi and welcome to Windows 8: Tips and Tricks.I'm David Rivers.Windows 8 is vastly different from any previous versionof Microsoft Windows, both in appearance and functionality.Getting up to speed with Windows 8 does, therefore,present certain challenges that can testone's patience and even commitmentto this version of the operating system.So this course is designed to minimize your frustration,and shorten the learning curve by presentinga collection of tips and tricks that willhelp you to use Windows 8 in the most efficient manner.We'll begin with my Top Ten list of tips and tricks,chosen for how they can improve yourexperience with Windows 8.

Then, we'll explore a number of popular time-savingkeyboard and mouse shortcuts,before we dig in to various customizationsyou can make to improve your work environment.We'll also explore ways to improvethe performance of your Windows 8 computer,and try out some of the most populartools and utilities available to you in Windows 8.So, so much to cover: let's get started.

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8/26/2013

Get more out of Windows 8. Author David Rivers shares tips and shortcuts for working more efficiently, improving system performance, and protecting your data in Windows 8. Learn to find files quickly, manage startup items, and even log in without a user name and password. The course also includes advice on controlling Windows with time-saving mouse and keyboard shortcuts, customizing the display, working with utilities, protecting your privacy, improving the performance of the operating system, and more.